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Face Shapes

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Pear face shape outline diagram with the jawline marked as the widest measurement below a narrow forehead
5 min read

Pear Face Shape: How to Tell, and What Suits It

A pear face is narrowest at the forehead and widest at the jaw — the inverse of a heart. Here is how to confirm it and how to balance the proportions.

Oblong face shape outline diagram showing a face clearly longer than it is wide with near-parallel sides
6 min read

Oblong Face Shape: How to Tell, and What Suits It

An oblong face is clearly longer than it is wide, with even widths from forehead to jaw. Here is how to confirm it and how to add balancing width.

Diamond face shape outline diagram with the cheekbones marked as the widest measurement between a narrow forehead and a narrow chin
6 min read

Diamond Face Shape: How to Tell, and What Suits It

A diamond face has cheekbones as its widest point, with a narrow forehead and a narrow, pointed chin. Here is how to confirm it and how to balance it.

Heart face shape outline diagram with the forehead marked as the widest measurement, narrowing to a pointed chin
5 min read

Heart Face Shape: How to Tell, and What Suits It

A heart face is widest at the forehead and tapers to a pointed chin. Here is how to confirm yours, and how to balance the top-heavy proportions.

Square face shape outline diagram showing even forehead, cheekbone, and jaw widths with an angular jaw corner
6 min read

Square Face Shape: How to Tell, and What Suits It

A square face has a strong, angular jaw and near-equal width at the forehead, cheeks, and jaw. Here is how to confirm it and how to soften or celebrate it.

Round face shape outline diagram showing near-equal face length and width with a fully curved jawline
6 min read

Round Face Shape: How to Tell, and What Suits It

A round face is about as long as it is wide, with full cheeks and a soft jawline. Here is how to confirm it and which styles add the definition you are after.

Oval face shape outline diagram with the cheekbones marked as the widest measurement and the face length about one and a half times the width
7 min read

Oval Face Shape: How to Tell, and What Suits It

An oval face is about one and a half times longer than it is wide, with the cheekbones as the widest point. Here is how to confirm yours and what to do with it.

Straight-on face shape detector photo setup with even lighting, pulled-back hair, and a phone at eye level
8 min read

How Accurate Are AI Face Shape Detectors? Why Results Differ

AI face shape detectors can provide a useful styling estimate, but photo angle, lighting, hair, expression, and mixed features all affect the result.

Side-by-side comparison of a heart face with a wider forehead and a diamond face with wider cheekbones
7 min read

Heart vs. Diamond Face Shape: How to Tell the Difference

Heart and diamond faces can both have prominent cheekbones and narrow chins. Learn the one defining difference, compare each feature, and check your result at home.

10 min read

The 7 Face Shapes: A Complete Guide to Identifying Yours

A complete guide to the seven face shapes — how to measure yours in four steps, how to tell the commonly confused pairs apart, and what each shape means for hairstyles, glasses, and makeup.

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